Toolmaker

SJR Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Tool Maker to join their skilled team. In this hands-on role, you will produce and maintain high-precision tooling essential for manufacturing operations. Your expertise in machining and problem-solving will be critical as you work with various machinery to meet production demands. This opportunity allows you to contribute to the aerospace and defence sectors while being part of a globally recognized brand that values innovation and continuous development. If you are a self-starter looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of machinery within the Toolroom.
• Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw material.

Skills

Machining skills

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring tools

Problem-solving

Education

Apprentice-trained Toolmaker

Hands-on experience in a toolroom environment

Tools

Surface grinding machines

Manual milling machines

Turning machines

Job description

Job Title: Tool Maker

Location: Birmingham (South)

Department: Toolroom

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Company Overview

With over 80 years of pioneering experience, our client is a global leader in the design, manufacture and assembly of high precision components for the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. Their world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities are trusted by some of the most prestigious names in the industry.

We are now looking for an experienced Tool Maker to join a team of skilled professionals and support the continued growth and success of their operations.

About the Role

As a Tool Maker, you will play a critical role in producing and maintaining high-precision tooling used across manufacturing operations. You'll be hands-on in the Toolroom, utilising your machining skills and working to high standards to meet production demands.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operate a wide range of machinery within the Toolroom.
2. Manufacture extrusion, mould, and finish dies from raw material.
3. Produce single-stage clip tools.
4. Perform surface grinding, manual milling, and turning.
5. Polish components to a grain 320 finish standard.
6. Carry out manual compensation bench work.
7. Service and repair tooling (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.

What We're Looking For

1. Apprentice-trained or time-served Toolmaker, or hands-on experience in a toolroom environment.
2. Experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably within aerospace but other industries are welcomed.
3. Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
4. Confident using precision measuring tools (micrometres, height gauges, etc.) in both imperial and metric formats.
5. A self-starter who takes ownership, works well independently, and has a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why Join?

1. Be part of a globally recognised brand with over eight decades of industry expertise.
2. Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with continuous investment in people and technology.
3. Competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.
4. A chance to contribute to projects that shape the future of aerospace and defence.